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The loud chatter had increased from a barely audible, distant sound to nearly in our laps, yet we still could not see our elusive target. We had come to the Monte Azul lookout in hopes of seeing the highly prized Black-crowned Antpitta, a shy, rarely seen, ravine-dwelling member of the gnateater family. Twice the bird passed within 20 feet of us, but remained hidden in the dense vegetation. Now it had gone silent, and our hopes began to dim. Suddenly, however, the bird appeared in full view i... Read More